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tut tut

/ˌtʌt ˈtʌt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.64 in modern English

Syllables
tut -tut
IPA
/ˌtʌt ˈtʌt/
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Used to indicate disapproval, disappointment, or discontent.

noun

The sound of such an exclamation of disapproval.

Inflected Forms

tut-tut (alternative) tut tuts (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

bah bullshit condemnation

Synonyms

ahem bollocks to it boo dear me dearie me deary me fie mew my eye no now och

Homonyms

tsk tsk

Antonyms

well done

Questions

How do you pronounce tut tut?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌtʌt ˈtʌt/.
What does tut tut mean?
Used to indicate disapproval, disappointment, or discontent.

How to pronounce tut tut

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tut tut”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌtʌt ˈtʌt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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